Orient Manga in Order (Arcs & Chapters)

1. Story arc 1

   Tatsuyama Town Arc

   Musashi and Kojiro’s life in a mining town reveals the distorted world order created by the demons, prompting them to begin their long-held dream of becoming bushi.

   Chapters 1–7Volumes 1–2

2. Story arc 2

   Kosameda Bushi Arc

   Starting their journey beyond Tatsuyama, Musashi and Kojiro meet Tsugumi and the Kosameda band, gaining their first experience of bushi alliances and their limits.

   Chapters 8–17Volumes 2–3

3. Story arc 3

   Daito Mine Arc

   The trio travels to Daito Mine in pursuit of stronger Kitetsu swords, where a looming Kishin crisis forces Musashi and Kojiro to confront the nature of their powers.

   Chapters 18–42Volumes 3–5

4. Story arc 4

   Awaji Island Recapture Operation Arc

   Seeking information about Kojiro’s father, the Kanemaki group becomes involved with the Uesugi alliance’s campaign against Awaji Island’s formidable green Kishin.

   Chapters 43–115

Sources checked: Kodansha USA — Orient, Orient Wiki — Story Arcs — checked July 20, 2026.